BODICE 1840s to 1850s
CH1985.269
Bodice of an evening dress, made of white cotton calico with 2 layers of white cotton net over it - an interlining of square net and outer layer of diamond-shape net; broad, low neck trimmed with small net ruffle and band of handmade Val. lace; deeply pointed V waist; ruched panel of net in V shape from neckline to point; short puffed sleeves, unlined, trimmed with 2 bands of satin rouleaux and edging of blonde lace; back closure with 11 hooks and eyelets; narrow band of cyclaman pink silk ribbon gathered along neckline. Does not relate to skirt CH85/268.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1985.269 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Aug 1985 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | cotton, silk, metal |
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| Metal |
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| Silk/Textile |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 270mm |
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